Patient Care Assistant (Pathways)

Do you have a passion for working with older adults adults with disabilities and seniors with dementia

Are you dedicated to providing top notch person-centered care

Would you like to work with a small team in a supportive environment where you are valued

Are youCompassionate Dedicated Resilient Innovative Empathetic Collaborative If sowe want you!

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. Aging Services Pathways Adult Day Health Center is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Iowa City Iowa.

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At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organizations commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Assist participants with activitiesof daily living personal cares and goal achievement.
• Implement and lead fun and exciting activities for participants.
• Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude flexibility and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Education

Must be at least 18 years old High School/GED preferred.

Qualifications/Experience

An ideal candidate will have an interest in working with people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities mental illness and/or dementia. Two years of experience working with the mental health and/or behavioral health population preferred. Valid Iowa Drivers License required.